Had people instead of canines been tortured and horribly murdered, would the Philadelphia Eagles have forgiven Michael Vick's sins so quickly?

To assume that Vick remains a talented football quarterback speaks volumes of the horse blinders that the Eagles' management sports. There are thousands of young men out there standing in line for a chance to prove themselves worthy.

Head Coach Andy Reid sees his sons (two of whom have been jailed for drug-related offenses) in Vick, and all is forgiven -- as just about any parent would do when it comes to his or her own children.

An accidental comment about sportsmanship that is viewed as racist can get someone fired, but when it comes to torturing animals, it's on with the game.